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950-1401 and 950-1401BK Rift Exclusives
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nosuchagency
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imo, satin just wouldn't do those scales justice. and this one's definitely on the short list and will be summarily dubbed the 'charlie brown / great pumpkin' upon delivery.
dogboye
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Got mine, been carrying it a few days. I THINK this just may be one of the sweetest knives I have from Benchmade. But I'll admit, I'm not one to usually go for a limited edition. Centered, symmetric grinds (best I can tell), shaves like dedicated razor... can't find any problems with it -- although I didn't go looking. If flaws aren't apparent on a casual inspection, they aren't flaws to me. I'm good to go. Highly recommend this knife. Service from the vendor was excellent, too.
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The anodized spacers are the kicker too
I love the rift, I'm okay with orange, something special! Something different
I don't know which i like better.....that badass rift or the sexy SAK!! hehehe, i said sexy sak, hehe he hehehehehe.
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imo, satin just wouldn't do those scales justice. and this one's definitely on the short list and will be summarily dubbed the 'charlie brown / great pumpkin' upon delivery.
No, but a satin blade swapped out with my standard Rift that has the scales dyed blue/black would look great until I acid etch/stonewash it and make it look even better. Can't do that easily with the black coated blade.
dogboye
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I would kindly suggest you get over that. For a price less than the going rate for the standard Rift with satin blade, you get special scales, special stand-offs, a coated blade (which looks better than the satin would with the orange/black scales), and what is an upgrade in blade steel by anybody's standards (even mine, who isn't a big fan of S30v). Let me say that again: For a price less than the going rate for the standard Rift with satin blade. And, when I ordered mine, you could get free shipping with the discount code NUTNFANCY.
GhostAlpha0
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imo, satin just wouldn't do those scales justice. and this one's definitely on the short list and will be summarily dubbed the 'charlie brown / great pumpkin' upon delivery.
I don't know I am anxious to see the satin blade version. I normally prefer satin blades but I do agree that with the orange and black scales the black blade is gorgeous. I'
ll probably still buy a satin blade model as well. Those scales and standoffs are enough that it is still going to be special.
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The price argument is true but seems like less of a deal given the new Ritter grips in M390 at a better price. The Rift is the knife I've wanted to want for a long time but never pull the trigger
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I would kindly suggest you look at the price of the new Ritters: M390 at a better price..
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Yeah, the Ritter Grip doesn't really compare well at all with this exclusive Rift. RG: $100 knife with standard handles in a special edition with upgraded steel for +$40 vs. Rift: $178 knife in special edition with upgraded steel, unique G10, unique anodized spacers for -$15. Dealio for realio.
Looking forward to tomorrow's mail. :thumbup:
Looking forward to tomorrow's mail. :thumbup:
dogboye
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Please see Jazub's post right below yours. I agree, the Grip doesn't compare favorably with the Rift even with the M390, especially when you consider price differentials.
GhostAlpha0
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Looks like the satin blade models are available now.
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GhostAlpha0
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The anodized spacers are the kicker too
I love the rift, I'm okay with orange, something special! Something different
After seeing your photo I was going to order one of those orange farmers along with the satin blade 950 but they're sold out now! Darn the must have JUST sold out. Oh well I guess it's just the 950-1401.
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I have never owned a Benchmade knife, but yesterday I ordered a 586 mini barrage with m390 blade. I am aware of some of the alignment problems, but hopefully they will have that corrected. I know I will love the m390, but will I love the 586 mini barrage? I don't know, it doesn't look as good as some of the other knives, so what do you think?
